Secrets to Build Resilience: Inside the Mind of High Court Justice Richard Bernstein

We often allow situations we go through in life to determine the outcome, yet we have the ability to make them work in our favor.

Join us in today’s empowering conversation with Michigan State Supreme Justice Richard Bernstein, a remarkable individual who defies limitations.

Blind from birth to serving on the highest court in the state of Michigan, meet Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein. Justice Bernstein’s journey is one of resilience and triumph. With over 20 marathons, a triathlon, and an iron-man on his endurance resume, and thousands of cases under his purview.

Despite going through a traumatic accident and situational depression, he emerged stronger than ever. He advocates for disability rights and champions for impactful legal decisions.

Within every obstacle lies an opportunity for growth.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Leverage setbacks and pain to channel the best version of you
Strategies to handle situational depression and trauma
How accommodations can be used to empower individuals with disabilities to foster inclusion and create opportunitiesFind meaning in everyday experiences

00:00 - Introduction to Justice Richard Bernstein

01:16 - Justice Bernstein's approach to life's challenges

02:53 - Becoming an attorney to empower others

04:04 - Overcoming challenges of being blind in law

05:49 - Memorization techniques for legal work

06:51 - Accommodations as the great equalizer

08:50 - Reframing challenges as stepping stones

09:44 - Finding strength through athletics

12:07 - Impact of Justice Bernstein's story on others

16:25 - Dealing with imperfections and mistakes

18:18 - Handling gravity of cases as a judge

21:50 - Coping with catastrophic injury and trauma

23:36 - Building confidence through endurance sports

26:54 - Future athletic goals for Justice Bernstein

28:16 - Coping with situational depression and moving forward

32:59 - Future advice: Taking it one day at a time

34:02 - Where to follow Justice Bernstein's journey

34:28 - Story of Jacob and the angel

36:11 - Closing blessings

Connect with Justice Bernstein:

Facebook: Richard Bernstein

Instagram: justicerichardbernstein

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